Senior Forwarding Controller

Röhlig & Co; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Röhlig & Co in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Forwarding Controller to oversee import freight movements and ensure efficient handling of seafreight operations. The role focuses on coordinating shipments, cost control, and compliance with transport regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in clearing and forwarding, strong admin skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced branch environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years import experience in Clearing and Forwarding, clerical.
• INCO Terms familiarity and compliance.
• Coordinate import cargo movement per client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan freight movement.
• Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates.
• Coordinate freight movement of import cargo.
• Administration of file and documentation.
• Comply with the quality management system requirements.
• Handle ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team coordination

Planning and organizing

Education

Matric

NQF 3/4 freight forwarding qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Lotus

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Forwarding Controller and bring your forwarding expertise to ensure operational excellence. This role for our JHB Seafreight Branch.

Education

• Matric
• 3-year freight forwarding related qualification at NQF level 3 or NQF level 4 or equivalent.

Knowledge and experience

• 3 years import experience in the Clearing and Forwarding Industry in a clerical capacity
• INCO Terms
• To co-ordinate the freight movement of Import cargo through the international transport chain in terms of the client’s import requirements.
• Commercial, transport, carrier & depot and statutory body documents & stamps
• Product specific freight handling & movement requirements. Basic international trade principles
• Applicable sections of Import & Export control Act
• Containerisation practice. Geography
• Functional business objectives and strategies
• Company service charge. Rate structure
• Carrier & depot conditions of trade
• Tariff calculation concepts.National currencies and international codes
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Lotus)
• Problem solving skills and decision-making skills.Planning and organising
• Ability to handle pressure and change. Attention to detail
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (written &verbal
• Situation analysis.Client orientation
• Accuracy, Punctual.

Advantageous attributes

• Customer service orientation - Able to handle a demanding customer environment.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Dynamic self-starter that doesn’t need to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Attention to detail and handle pressure.
• Can communicate with the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Overall responsibilities include

• Plan freight movement
• Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates
• Coordinate freight movement of Import cargo
• Administration of file
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system
• Ad Hoc